
Global Icon Heart Evangelista and Asia's Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista are included in the 100 Most Influential Filipinos in the world by The Outstanding Filipinos in America (TOFA).
The Kapuso artists will be honored in the 15th Annual TOFA Awards on October 18 in Las Vegas, USA.
Heart is named one of the most influential Filipinos worldwide for her prominent presence in Fashion Week events in Paris, Milan, and New York while showcasing her distinctive style, generating a promising media impact value.
Christian, on the other hand, is recognized not just because of his contribution to the Philippine music and entertainment industry but also his popularity in Indonesia. He is also regarded for his philanthropic efforts through World Vision Philippines.
Besides Heart and Christian, other honorees include singer-actress Rachel Alejandro, The Voice USA season 26 winner Sofronio Vasquez, Fil-Am drag artist Manila Luzon, Tony award-winning designer Clint Ramos, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, motorsport star Bianca Bustamante, Emmy award winning-filmmaker Michele Josue, Los Angeles-based chef Lord Maynard Llera, ex-OFW and content creator Real Talk Darbs, and content creator and Webby People's Voice award winner Abigail Marquez.
TOFA Awards is a Filipino event based in the USA dedicated to honoring remarkable Filipinos, including leaders, artists, and advocates who are making significant impacts both locally and globally.